Bifolium from a Fragmentary Qur'an (fols. 3 and 10) by Unknown

Bifolium from a Fragmentary Qur'an (fols. 3 and 10)

9th century

Pen and ink, gold paint, and tempera colors, Pen, Ink, Tempera Colors

J. Paul Getty Museum

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A bifolium from a fragmentary Qur'an features gold Kufic script on the left page and an ornate geometric border with gold and red accents on the right page.

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manuscript calligraphy geometric pattern two-page spread balanced composition decorative border flattened picture plane text illumination islamic art religious text sand

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